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news Scmp World 2026-06-16

Popular Chinese street vendor faces backlash over ingredient claims

A famous Beijing street vendor known for her affordable roast 'goose legs' is facing criticism for allegedly using cheaper duck meat.


China’s “Goose Leg Auntie” has come under fire after allegedly selling cheaper duck legs as raw materials. Chen Xiufeng, a 56-year-old street vendor in Beijing, built a loyal following with her 16 yuan (US$2) roast “goose legs”, promoted through social media pre-order groups. After arriving in Beijing in 2000 to sell fruit outside university gates, Chen later became known as “Goose Leg Auntie” because students queued at night for her popular goose leg snack. Students from two top universities...

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